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Young Adults ages 12-17 are invited to join library staff in making their own sidewalk chalk. All materials are provided and the chalk will be used in a follow-up program on the 15th decorating the sidewalk circle in front of the Library.

Saturday, August 1 at 3:00 PM E-Books for Tablets

Did you know you could download free eBooks from the Rockland Public Library on your iPad, Android tablet, or smartphone? Learn how by coming to our eBooks on Tablets class. Bring your tablet and you can download a new book that day. Note:You will need to have your library card number to log into the eBook service. Kindle Fire users will need to know their Amazon username and password.

Teen Graphic Novel Club this week will center around history and non-fiction in graphic novel format. This is a reader’s choice week; some good options are Maus/Maus II by Art Spiegelman, The 9/11 Report by Sid Jacobsen, any of Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales by Nathan Hale, A Treasury of Victorian Murder Compendium, Vol 1/Vol 2 by Rick Geary, or come see Jessie at the library for more suggestions! Young adults with active library cards may order the books through interlibrary loan; or call the library at 594-0310 to reserve a copy. Open to kids 12-17, free snacks available.

Thursday, August 6 at 11:00 AM What’s in the Trunk?: Lobster Science!

Let the Lobster Festival continue with our August Science Trunk! Participants will get to know this famous crustacean as more than just a favorite seafood dinner in Maine. Activities include Lobster Dress-up / Lobster Anatomy, Lobster Transect- A method used to study baby lobsters, Meet a Live Lobster and Lobster Craft – the Lobster Fan.

Join Jeff and Allison Wells for a book signing and presentation, "Preacher Birds & Teacher Birds: Surprising Stories about Maine's Favorite Birds." Maybe you know the difference between a bluebird and a Blue Jay. But do you know about “preacher birds” and “teacher birds”? Jeff and Allison Wells, authors of the book, Maine’s Favorite Birds, will reveal fascinating mysteries about some of Maine’s favorite birds. They'll share stories of their birding adventures. Book sale and signing to follow.

Friday, August 7th at 11:00 AM Storytime with Iza Trapani

Come join us for a very special storytime today! Children's book author and illustrator Iza Trapani (Haunted Party, The Bear Went Over the Mountain) will be reading to us from her well-loved books. Iza is originally from Poland and has adapted and illustrated many favorite nursery tales.

Friends of the Rockland Public Library Bag & Tag Sale on Saturday, August 22

What is a Bag & Tag Sale? It's a summer clearance book sale ($5/bag) and a huge tag sale on the library lawn. Looking to clean out your house? Have items you'd like to donate? The Friends are looking for gently used household items, furniture, clothing, anything yard sale-y really (but no electronics, please). They will come and collect~ please do not bring items to the library. Donations accepted through Saturday, August 15.